The Physiological Burden of Prolonged PPE Use on Healthcare Workers during Long Shifts

CDC on N95 Masks

The Physiological Burden of Prolonged PPE Use on Healthcare Workers during Long Shifts

CDC acknowledges significant harms of N95s due to CO2 buildup.

To avoid these, CDC recommends not wearing N95 for more than 1 hour.

In other words, all-day use advocated by Covidians causes harm, without demonstrated benefit.

The Physiological Burden of Prolonged PPE Use on Healthcare Workers during Long Shifts

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2020/06/10/ppe-burden/